Master of Communication and Media, Master of Information, Ph.D. Program

Talk to JMS Director of Undergraduate Studies, Office of Student Services undergraduate advisors and faculty members. Get involved with key communication organizations so you can make contributions on the local and national level.

JMS majors intern for major media outlets and niche media in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

Rutgers SC&I is proud to be able to recognize high-achieving students each year by awarding scholarships and awards to incoming and continuing students.

You can focus on specific types of media, gain dedicated skills, and extend the value of your degree by participating in one of the JMS major’s specializations: Global Media, Sports Journalism.

The JMS program consists of 33 credits for the major plus an interdisciplinary requirement for all SC&I majors.

Admission to the JMS program is selective. Before you can apply to the JMS major, you must first meet these requirements.

Our graduates launch careers in television news, digital news, public relations, marketing, business, publishing and politics.

Rutgers SC&I ITI majors who have completed 90 credits may apply to earn an ITI bachelor’s degree and Master of Information (MI) degree in five years of continuous study.